Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Police officers talk to residents at a Cobb police coffee with a cop

Cobb County Police Department July 25, 2018

Coffee With a Cop Schedule

Officer Nathalie Jegg of the Cobb County Police Department’s Community Affairs Unit provided a schedule of upcoming Coffee With a Cop events. Coffee With a Cop An announcement for an earlier event…

Keli Gambrill at a Sierra Club Meet the Candidates forum (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

2018 elections, Cobb County board of commissioners July 25, 2018

Gambrill defeats Weatherford in Cobb District 1

Challenger Keli Gambrill defeated incumbent District 1 Cobb County Commissioner Bob Weatherford in Tuesday night’s run-off election. Since no Democratic candidate qualified during the primary, Gambrill will serve on the…

Riverview Landing in Smyrna construction progress (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

Riverview Landing, Smyrna July 24, 2018

Riverview Landing in Smyrna (Part 3)

This is the third in a series of construction progress articles with slideshows about Riverview Landing in Smyrna. The project is on Riverview Road between Dickerson Road and Veterans Memorial…

Cobb County Police Explorers (photo courtesy of the Cobb County Police Department)

Cobb County Police Department, Cobb County Police Explorers July 24, 2018

Cobb County Police Explorers win trophies

The Cobb County Police Explorers is a youth organization created, “to educate youth in police operations, to interest them in a possible career in law enforcement, and to build confidence…

Cobb County Police Department July 23, 2018

Two dead in Sunday crash on Mars Hill Road

Crash on Mars Hill Road According to a report from Officer Sarah O’Hara of the Cobb County Police Department, a fatal collision led to two deaths on Mars Hill Road…

Barry Loudermilk image in article about his claim that Jimmy Carter sought Russian help in 1980 (photo from Congressional website)

2018 elections July 22, 2018

Loudermilk claims Jimmy Carter asked for Russian help in 1980 election

In a telephone town hall meeting in February, Congressman Barry Loudermilk of Georgia’s 11th District said that in 1980, then-President Jimmy Carter asked the Russians for help in his campaign against…

2018 elections July 22, 2018

Loudermilk praises Trump’s Helsinki performance

Barry Loudermilk, who represents Georgia’s 11th Congressional district, praised Donald Trump’s performance in Helsinki, which has been widely criticized by both Democrats and many Republicans, and which John McCain called…

Dawn Randolph speaks at Sierra Club forum in Cobb County (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

2018 elections, Energy July 22, 2018

Sierra Club candidate forum Part 3: Dawn Randolph

The Sierra Club Centennial Group held a Meet the Candidates forum on July 5 at Life University. The forum included candidates for state legislative seats and Cobb County Board of…

artist brushes for National Juried Exhibition article

Art and Culture, South Cobb Arts Alliance July 22, 2018

National Juried Exhibition at Mable House Art Center

The South Cobb Arts Alliance (SCAA) is holding their 31st Annual National Juried Exhibition (NJE) entitled “Sanctuary.” The art will be on display from August 6 through September 18 at the…

Cobb County government building in article about rental assistance

Cobb County Budget July 21, 2018

Last chance to be heard on Cobb County budget and millage rate

The last public hearing on the Cobb County budget and millage rate will be held next Wednesday, July 25, 7 p.m. during the Board of Commissioners regular meeting in the…

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Climate and Weather December 21, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, December 21, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, December 21, 2024, with a high near 45 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

Smyrna December 20, 2024

Smyrna’s purchase of First Baptist Church property closes

The sale of the Smyrna First Baptist Church building and its nine-acre property on Church Street to the City of Smyrna has closed, and a new location for the church’s…

Cobb County December 20, 2024

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta CEO to speak at next Cobb Chamber Marquee Monday

The Cobb Chamber’s 2025 Marquee Monday series will begin on January 13 at the Coca-Cola Roxy, 800 Battery Ave SE #500, Atlanta, GA 30339. Donna Hyland, President and CEO of Children’s…

Justice December 20, 2024

What does the US attorney general actually do? A law professor explains

by Jennifer Selin, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Shortly after former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration to serve as U.S….

Gun violence December 20, 2024

3D-printed guns, like the one allegedly used to kill a health care CEO, are a growing threat in the US and around the world

by Nir Kshetri, University of North Carolina – Greensboro, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Police investigating the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec….

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